Entertaining Company
1640 W WALNUT ST, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Catering)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1647969
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 27, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD PREPACKAGED WITH NO LABEL. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE STORAGE RACK IN DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DISPOSABLE SERVEWEAR ON OT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE PIPES IN SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL, OR REMOVE THE SERVEWEAR FROM UNDER THE PIPES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING TO PREVENT DUST AND DIRT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING: BROKEN GLASS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE RACK IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND BLACK RICE UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE RICE TO PREVENT ATTRACTING THE PESTS AND TO CLEAN THE GLASS TO AVOID INJURY AND MAINTENANCE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR FROM WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 12, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF GARBAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE,WALK IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Severity not stated
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May 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ON SITE (DELI MEATS,DAIRY, BEEF ETC,)OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DISCARD DATE ON ALL FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN .PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES OF DESSERT RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER , AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR DISHWASHER WITH INOPERABLE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLE SHELVES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, UNDER ALL WIRE RACKS IN DRY STORAGE, AND UTILITY SINK AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARPETING ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM NOT TIGHTLY AGAINST THE WALL OR SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER NEAR BACK PREP AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM THAT OPENS INTO THE SMALL PREP ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM NEXT TO THE MAIN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THIS ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS, THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE LEFT (WHEN FACING) OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FILTERS IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN PRODUCE COOLER AND CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE LIQUOR ROOMS UNDER PALLETS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE OPEN DISPOSABLE CATERING TRAYS ARE NOT PROTECTED, INVERT THE PANS TO REDUCE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE SOUTH WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS ARE DIRTY AND THE CAN OPENER HAS WORN BLADES AND IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EAST WALK IN COOLER AND GRILL AREAS; CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE DISHROOM IS DARK, REPAIR THE LIGHTING SO THE WAREWASHING AREA IS EASY TO SEE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 7, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The brick walls against the clean dish racks are rough and unsanitary, cover said wall so it can be easily cleaned and maintained.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Shield all kitchen lighting and above the ice machine.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. The ice scoops were found in an unsanitary bucket, the scoops were washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.